I was better than Cristiano Ronaldo but ended up in prison

Описание: FABIO PAIM was supposed to become the best footballer in the world.

He is the only player Cristiano Ronaldo has publicly stated is better than him.

But while his childhood friend became one of football’s GOATs, Paim’s career spiralled into obscurity due to the fame, money and partying lifestyle.

Then it hit rock bottom when Paim spent a year in the infamous Caxias prison and literally watched Ronaldo training with Portugal through the window.

In this exclusive interview we talk to him about his time in prison, the reasons he was sent there and what it was like watching his former academy teammate become a star, while he watched through bars.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/242832...

The winger was snapped up by Sporting’s academy at eight, leaving home to live in Lisbon and the hype quickly gained momentum.

Paim’s scintillating talent seemed destined to propel him to greatness - and exceed fellow Sporting academy prodigy Ronaldo who is three years older.

So much so that when Ronaldo signed for Manchester United in 2003, he said: "If you think I'm good, wait until you see Fabio Paim."

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/242932...

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